The Madhya Pradesh Kashtha Chiran (Viniyaman) Adhiniyam, 1984
The Madhya Pradesh Kashtha Chiran (Viniyaman) Adhiniyam, 1984
The Madhya Pradesh Kashtha Chiran (Viniyaman) Adhiniyam, 1984 establishes strict regulations for operating sawmills and processing timber across Madhya Pradesh. It applies to sawmill operators, timber businesses, and individuals engaged in mechanical or commercial wood sawing, while exempting state-owned mills and basic carpentry. Under the law, operating a sawmill requires a mandatory license, proper stock accounting, and compliance with government-notified prohibited areas. Licensing authorities have the power to inspect premises, cut off unauthorized electricity connections, seize unrecorded timber, and revoke licenses for violations. By regulating timber processing, this law helps prevent illegal logging and deforestation, ensuring environmental protection and sustainable forest resource management.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Appointment of Licensing Officer
- 4. Application for licence
- 5. Declaration of prohibited area
- 6. Grant, renewal, revocation or suspension of licence
- 7. Power of entry, inspection, search, seizure etc
- 8. Submission of returns
- 9. Maintenance of accounts of stock of timber in saw-mills and [ILLEGIBLE]
- 10. Prohibition of electric connection etc. in unlicensed saw-mill
- 11. Appeal
- 12. Confiscation of illegally stored timber, plants, machinery etc
- 13. Penalties
- 14. Offences by Companies
- 15. Burden of proof
- 16. Cognizance of offence
- 17. Jurisdiction of Court
- 18. Composition of offences
- 19. Licensing Officer etc. to be public servants
- 20. Protection of action taken in good faith
- 21. Rewards
- 22. Power to make rules
- 23. Non-application of other Acts and laws to saw-mill [ILLEGIBLE]
- 24. Saving
- 25. Power to remove difficulty
- 26. Provided that no such order shall be made after the expiry of a period of two years from the commencement of this Act.
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